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Our Outreach Background

The Army Ants’ approach to expanding the FIRST vision consists of supporting the progression from FLL to FRC to higher education and STEM careers while embracing the importance of diversity. The team forms strategic alliances with groups that serve underrepresented communities in STEM as well as host local camps and workshops. Camp scholarships are provided to dedicated students who otherwise would not be able to afford the activities. Additionally, the Army Ants host special educational camps free of charge. Aside from spreading STEM, the team recognizes that inspiring younger minds helps the sustainability of the team. In 2011, the Army Ants established the first Columbia area FLL team. FLL teams have increased from three in 2011 to seventeen in 2017 since then.